Many riders didn't like how grippy the track was.I haven't heard the bit about the fence being less forgiving.Indeed it would be had it not have the foam bags there.

Allen😂😂😂😂

Away from Brum, in 2024, Tom ran a 6.58 average... And that was in a season that included two "weaker teams" in Oxford and KL... Last season there were two "weak teams" in Oxford and Birmingham that he rode against, and did so from the more protected No3 position... Meaning his average made him a No1 this season, but reality, when up against those who are also No1's, said he isn't a No1 really.. Coming off a serious injury, and becoming a No1, was always going to be a big challenge for a rider who naturally, currently, isn't at that level..

Not at all as he’s just a journeyman filling in for super Dan. We’ve had nothing to do with his progression not like those we are most well known for. Jason is more a product of and aligned with Somerset & Swindon. 

Tom’s 2024 average with Birmingham was 7.56 (inc bonus) from the tough second heatleader position.  Tom’s 2025 average with Ipswich was 7.64 (inc bonus) from the easier third heatleader position.  If that’s a great progression (0.08) then we will have to agree to disagree. Tom’s 2026 average with Ipswich is 6.26 (inc bonus) from the tough No1 position.  I feel for the lad but he’s made his bed.

Matej’s replacement has to make way as any other changes to the side have to meet the 37 point team building criteria.  The only problem for Northampton is their obvious lack of home knowledge. The team put together might not be champions but neither would they be the whipping boys in any other season than this, their first. Had the modest losses at home been turned into modest wins then peoples opinion would be very different as they sit on 9 points in the table instead of 2. Bonus points would follow due to their ability to keep things close away.